Writing Casket, workshop of Severo da Ravenna, 16th Century, bronze, 16 x 21.3 x 14 cm (6 5/16 x 8 3/8 x 5 1/2 in.) [3609 x 2555] by TheSanityInspector
October 10, 2024This is from a series of erotic engravings produced after the reign of Tiberius, and published in the 1770s. They’re a wild ride and seriously NOT SAFE FOR WORK! I’ve linked to the rest of them in the comments (600×603)
October 10, 2024The Ketef Hinnom amulet, found in Old Jerusalem, dated to around 600 BC; is the oldest record of a biblical text ever found, in this case the priestly blessing of Numbers 6:24–26:[324×476]
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Why is a Ravenna like a Writing Casket?